Thursday, February 23, 2012

NAME THAT TROOPER!

No, no, not THAT kind of help, although there are some who would nod wisely and GRIN.

No, we need to NAME THAT TROOPER!

His last name is Hendrickson. He's a total hottie... Of course! But Trooper Hendrickson has a chip on his shoulder...

A gut full of guilt.

His first name cannot begin with "M" or "J" or my virtual assistant will KILL ME. And that would be sad. Right?Other heroes in my Allegany County books are Trent, Jeff, Danny, Matt, Cameron, Brett.... In the North Country we have Brooks, Craig and Marc.... So I can't use any of those.

Let me describe this rugged, cool guy with a chip on his shoulder: He survived the upstate NY ice storm of '91... his handicapped sister didn't. His parents' marriage eventually broke up. He's a loner who lived downstate as a trooper, avoiding the crazy upstate weather and memories. Just reassigned the previous week, he has no idea that being trapped in a hospital-turned-into-shelter during a mammoth ice storm with Katie Bascomb will be his turning point. God's saving grace. A new day...

Because right now he's not all that impressed, LOL! And I'd kind of like a 'surname' first name if we can come up with one that fits. Because I was going to have it be his mother's maiden name. Whaddya think?????

Help me name this protector. This guardian. This hardened soul. And then we'll see if we can't give him something to smile about in the face of wrack and ruin.

Ruthy, I pulled the thousand most common surnames and made a pretty impressive list. Then I culled it down to three or four, and the one that hit me out of nowhere that just seemed right wasn't even on it.I think his name is Frost. But of course only you know for sure =)

Good, and Russell is a great name. My shelved contemporary romance WIP hero's name is Russell. Russell Lindroth. Isn't that such a silver-spoon sounding name?No matter what I'm sure the Ruthy fans (like me!) will love him. You write such great hero's it's impossible for me to pick a favorite from your work. That's never happened before, LOLDo you have a favorite or love them all the same but in different ways?

List of upcoming books and novellas!!!

Home on the Range

Nick Stafford didn't ride off, chasing some dream... He stayed home, helping his father build a world-renowned ranch. Now his brothers are back and his father's sick and if you want to call Nick frustrated, well.. you wouldn't be wrong. He's the son who chose to stay, but so far, staying is only half the battle... And this is his story.

Their Surprise Daddy

When two illegal immigrant children face severe consequences, can their two law-appointed guardians find a way to keep them safe, happy and maybe offer them a home-sweet-home together? The last thing the youngest Gallagher sister wants is to be attracted to a wealthy, stuck-on-himself Manhattan money-mover, but as she works side-by-side with handsome Cruz Maldonado, she sees the scarred man beneath the brilliance... and the tender heart he tries so hard to hide. I hope you love this beautiful story of sacrificial love and coming home... to Grace Haven, a town full of heart and hope.

Peace in the Valley

And here it is, the story you've been waiting for. The third son, not by birth but by design: God's design. The one whose destiny lay intertwined with so many others, the one whose golden future was born of a dismal past. Trey's story, the country crooner who comes home searching for what he never really lost in the first place: love.

Book Signing!!!

These lovely gals from the Parma Public Library have graciously hosted me several times! The Friends of the Parma Public Library have been wonderfully supportive of my work and they are just the nicest bunch of people you'll ever meet. Giving a shout out to all of you gals, and a huge thank you!

Oh my stars, thanks for comin' over!!!

Yes, it's me, once again bothering innocent people and shamelessly exploiting small children and animals to sell wonderful sweet books that make you feel just a little bit better about most everything when you're done with them. I try to write the kind of book I like to READ... It just makes sense, doesn't it? :) If you click on the books below, they spring to life with a link to Amazon. I even make buying EASY for you. And inviting. If you can't afford the books (been there, done that, totally understandable) ask your local library to get them in. They're wonderful. I promise.

Woman's World article

Oh my stars!!! Huge thanks to Woman's World and Carla for choosing Winter's End as a BEST BEACH READ!

About Me

Ruth Logan Herne likes to be called “Ruthy”, she loves God, her family, her country, coffee and chocolate, thinks snakes should always live outside, possums should leave the cat food on the side porch alone and all grandchildren should be named for her.
A mother and grandmother to seriously smart young people, she writes stories of humor, hope and faith, embracing God’s love and life’s opportunities. Now an established author with Love Inspired Books, her North Country books secured the coveted 4 ½ Star Romantic Times rating and Philosophy of Romance named Made to Order Family their “Book of the Year” for 2010.
Her 2011 series is set in Allegany County, NY, one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. All three books have received a 4-Star rating! Set in the foothills of the Allegheny range, a Brigadoon-type town is coaxed back to life through love, romance, hard work and a strengthening economy. These are stories of new beginnings and righting old wrongs...
Ruthy is also proud that "Winter's End" has been nominated for the prestigious Carol Award for Christian fiction AND that "Winter's End" received the Holt Medallion Award of Merit for best first book.
Amazing.